
Punctuation: Commas and Semicolons

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9th - 10th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary function of a semicolon?
To indicate a pause
To connect two complete clauses
To separate items in a list
To start a new paragraph
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does a comma function in a sentence?
It ends a sentence
It indicates a question
It connects two complete clauses
It separates an incomplete clause from a complete clause
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the 'insanity test' used for?
To check if a sentence is grammatically correct
To determine if a clause is complete
To test punctuation knowledge
To evaluate sentence length
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of a complete clause?
Although it is raining
But I love sushi
I hate cheese
For instance
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a comma splice?
A correct use of a comma
A comma used to separate items in a list
Two complete sentences joined incorrectly by a comma
A comma used at the end of a sentence
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can you correct a comma splice?
By using a question mark
By adding a period
By removing the comma
By adding a semicolon
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the role of a semicolon in a sentence?
To indicate a question
To connect two related complete clauses
To separate items in a list
To end a sentence
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